FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Which of the following is commonly known as ‘degreasers’?
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Detergents
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Solvent Cleaners
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Acid Cleaners
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Abrasives
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -5.2 Trichloroethylene. Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a widely used solvent since the early 1900s and is a highly effective degreasing agent in a variety of industrial settings.
Detailed explanation-2: -Solvent degreasing is a process used to prepare a part for further operations such as electroplating or painting. Typically it uses petroleum, chlorine, dry ice or alcohol based solvents to dissolve the machining fluids and other contaminants that might be on the part.
Detailed explanation-3: -One example of a degreaser is trichloroethylene, which removes grease from metal parts. Other examples include kerosene and mineral spirits, which are used to remove oil-based paints and adhesives.
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